Marketing and Communications Specialist

About Radio Lollipop

Radio Lollipop is a registered charity, operating within hospitals across the UK. Radio Lollipop is run for children and families entirely by volunteers. Through our radio shows, play sessions and our volunteers we create experiences which make a real difference to children’s lives. 

We are entering an exciting new chapter: amplifying our stories and launching creative campaigns which capture hearts and imaginations. We need a Marketing & Communications Specialist to help us bring this vision to life – telling our stories louder, bolder and with impact.

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Role Overview

This is a creative position where you will craft stories that matter, design campaigns which captivate, and connect Radio Lollipop’s mission to the hearts of volunteers, supporters and donors. 

You will play a central role in telling our story, expanding our reach, and engaging our community. Working across recruitment, fundraising, social media and communications, both internal and external content, you will collaborate closely to bring the magic of Radio Lollipop to life.   

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What You Will Do

• Adhere to Radio Lollipop’s mission and values  
• Create and deliver campaigns that celebrate Radio Lollipop, highlight volunteers, and inspire supporters, donors, and the wider community  
• Manage content for social media channels producing engaging content across multiple formats, written, visual and video
• Manage website content and newsletters, keeping supporters and volunteers informed, engaged and inspired
• Ensure brand consistency across all channels: tone, messaging, and visual identity
• Support video and media content for internal communications and campaigns and events    
• Collaborate closely to capture content and align communications with on-the-ground activity
• Support fundraising and partnership initiatives, including sponsorship proposals, corporate engagement and volunteer recruitment campaigns
• Attend relevant meetings and training events

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Who We Are Looking For

We want someone who:

• Has a real interest in Radio Lollipop and is passionate about sharing its stories.  
• Can turn stories into memorable, shareable content
• Knows social media inside and out
• Writes, films, or designs with creativity and impact
• Works flexibly, collaboratively and with integrity
• Can commit to 2 hours a week for at least 12 months
• Is happy and flexible to commit to some evening or weekend availability, may occasionally be required to support training and visit teams

We care about:

• Passion, initiative, and creativity
• Ability to inspire and communicate
• Desire to help Radio Lollipop bring joy to children in hospitals
• A strong commitment to Radio Lollipop’s mission, values and safeguarding policies

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Perks and Benefits

• Directly see the impact of your work on children’s lives
• Join a passionate, playful and creative team
• Flexibility to work remotely
• Opportunity to be creative and bring our brand to life
• Recognition, references and opportunities to showcase your work publicly 

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------How to Apply – 3 simple steps!

We want to see you, your creativity and your work – not just your CV. Please submit:

• A 2 – minute video introducing yourself
• An example of a piece of work you have completed 
• A short note on why Radio Lollipop inspires you and how you would bring our stories to life
• Your CV so that we can see where you apply your magic currently and previously

Send this to Wendy.ferguson@radiolollipop.org